Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp & CPA req)

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp & CPA req)
Location: United States; remote when not traveling 
Salary: $225,000 -$275,000 + Performance-Based Bonus (30-60% of base) + Equity + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time 
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Up to 50%, spending about 2 weeks/ month traveling to start
Sponsorship is not available 
Relocation assistance is available 

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp & CPA req) Description

Our client is looking for a hands-on, high-energy Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function across multi-site operations. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a strategic partner to ownership while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day financial operations, directly influencing growth, profitability, and market expansion.  This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy in a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization with $100M+ in revenue. You must have prior CFO experience and a proven track record of combining strategic leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. In return, you will have the chance to make a measurable impact on the business, work alongside a high-performing team, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth focused culture where your leadership and impact are highly valued across the organization. 

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp & CPA req) Responsibilities

•    Lead all aspects of finance, including reporting, FP&A, and KPI management
•    Drive performance and operational efficiency 
•    Provide strategic guidance growth, profitability, capital allocation, and operational initiatives  
•    Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
•    Manage banking and lender relationships, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
•    Drive annual operating plans and long-term strategic initiatives
•    Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and tax oversight
•    Partner cross-functionally to improve cost structure, pricing, and margins
•    Oversee manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, inventory control, and capital projects
•    Support capital investments, expansion efforts, and operational scaling
•    Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team of 10

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp & CPA req) Qualifications

•    Prior CFO experience is required
•    CPA required
•    10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience required 
•    Equipment or industrial manufacturing experience required 
•    ERP systems experience required